Christen Thompson, LMHC
LMHC supporting recovery and relationships
- Addictions and trauma
- Relationship and family
- Online therapy options
About Christen Thompson
Christen Thompson, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Florida with nine years of experience helping people navigate addictions, trauma, mood and attention differences, relationship and family challenges, and a wide range of life stressors. She combines professional training with lived experience in recovery to offer empathetic, pragmatic support that prioritizes each client's values and goals.
Her practice draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Christen tailors techniques to meet the needs of individuals coping with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, parenting and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, and compassion fatigue, among other issues. She also works with clients facing identity and relationship questions within LGBT and kink-affirming contexts.
Christen works with clients across geographic boundaries and offers services in English. Although she is not currently accepting new clients, her background includes both individual therapy and program-level work in substance use treatment, and she remains committed to ongoing growth and helping people move toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful change.
Her practice draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Christen tailors techniques to meet the needs of individuals coping with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, parenting and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, and compassion fatigue, among other issues. She also works with clients facing identity and relationship questions within LGBT and kink-affirming contexts.
Christen works with clients across geographic boundaries and offers services in English. Although she is not currently accepting new clients, her background includes both individual therapy and program-level work in substance use treatment, and she remains committed to ongoing growth and helping people move toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christen Thompson have?
Christen Thompson has nine years of clinical experience.
Is Christen Thompson a licensed therapist?
Yes. Christen holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her license is listed as FL LMHC MH13843.
In which languages does Christen Thompson provide therapy?
Christen provides therapy in English.
Where is Christen Thompson located?
Christen is located in Florida.
How can I work with Christen Thompson as my therapist?
You can work with Christen Thompson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christen Thompson work with international clients?
Yes, Christen Thompson works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christen Thompson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Christen uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that hold people back from living in line with what matters most.
She also employs Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early connections influence current relationships and emotional responses. This work can support people dealing with intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, family conflict, and challenges forming secure bonds.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Christen collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Christen is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from distant locations and to choose the communication style that best supports each person's therapeutic work.